ScholarFront grows with the people who contribute their time, expertise and energy. Whether you’re an experienced scholar interested in an editorial role, a reviewer who wants to support rigorous peer review, an early-career researcher seeking an internship, or a volunteer who wants to help with outreach and editorial support — this page tells you how to apply, what we expect, and how we recognise contributors. All roles are governed by ScholarFront’s policies (see Policies).

Why join ScholarFront?

• Contribute to an ethical, open-access publishing mission (CC BY 4.0; DOIs via Zenodo).
• Influence editorial standards and the direction of new journals.
• Build editorial experience and professional networks.
• Receive formal recognition: listing on journal editorial pages, certificates, reviewer acknowledgements, and letters of service upon request.
• Mentorship and training opportunities for early-career researchers and interns.

Open Positions

We regularly recruit for the following editorial and reviewer roles. Advertised vacancies appear in Join Us → Open Positions; unsolicited applications are welcome via Apply / Upload CV.

1. Editor-in-Chief / Co-Editor (Journal-level)

Role summary: Lead the journal’s editorial strategy, uphold peer review quality, oversee editorial board appointments and make final publication decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and set journal scope/strategic aims.
• Oversee peer review processes and editorial workflows.
• Appoint and coordinate Associate Editors and Editorial Board members.
• Ensure ethical standards and adherence to ScholarFront policies.
• Represent the journal in indexing, outreach and special issue planning.

Qualifications & experience

• Established research record in the journal’s discipline.
• Prior editorial experience or demonstrated leadership in scholarly activities.
• Strong commitment to open access and publishing ethics.
• Ability to dedicate the time required for editorial duties.

Term & workload

• Typical appointment: 3 years (renewable). Time commitment depends on submission volume.

2. Associate Editor / Section Editor

Role summary: Handle assigned submissions, select reviewers, make recommendations to EiC, and contribute to editorial strategy.

Key responsibilities

• Manage assigned submissions through peer review.
• Identify and invite appropriate reviewers.
• Ensure timely, fair editorial decisions.
• Contribute to journal development (special issues, calls for papers).

Qualifications

• Active researcher with relevant expertise and prior peer review experience.

3. Editorial Board Member

Role summary: Provide subject-matter oversight, review manuscripts, endorse journal quality and promote the journal.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts as invited.
• Advise on journal scope, special issues and strategy.
• Promote the journal within professional networks.

4. Peer Reviewer (Ad hoc / Regular)

Role summary: Provide timely, constructive and unbiased peer reviews.

Reviewer expectations

• Deliver fair, thorough reviews within agreed timeframes (typically 2–4 weeks).
• Declare conflicts of interest and maintain confidentiality.
• Use ethical, constructive language and provide clear recommendations.

Recognition

• Reviewer names may be included in annual reviewer acknowledgement pages (unless reviewers opt out). Certificates or ORCID recognition (review activity badges) can be provided on request.

Remuneration

• Reviewer roles are generally voluntary; any honorarium or paid review schemes (if introduced) will be stated on the specific journal page.

Volunteer & Internship Opportunities

ScholarFront offers structured volunteering and internship roles aimed at early-career researchers and students who want practical experience in publishing.

Typical roles

• Editorial assistant: assist with pre-checks, copyediting coordination, screening for compliance.
• Copyediting intern: support basic language/format checks (not final copyediting).
• Metadata & indexing assistant: help prepare machine-readable metadata, test feeds for indexers.
• Outreach & communications volunteer: support social media, calls for papers, and event coordination.

Duration & time commitment

• Internships: 3–6 months (part-time, ~10–20 hours/week) — flexible arrangements possible.
• Volunteers: ongoing or short-term commitments; tasks and hours agreed with the supervisor.

Supervision & training

• Each intern/volunteer receives a named mentor (editorial staff) and an onboarding checklist. Accredited training resources and reading materials (copyediting basics, peer review ethics, metadata standards) will be provided.

Benefits & recognition

• Letter of recommendation and certificate on successful completion.
• Listing on the ScholarFront site (with consent).
• Practical experience and networking with editorial teams.

How to apply

• Use the Apply / Upload CV form and select “Internship” or “Volunteer.” Include a short cover letter describing interests and weekly availability.

Selection process & timelines

Editorial roles

• Acknowledgement of application within 7 working days.
• Preliminary review by the editorial committee (2–4 weeks).
• Shortlisted candidates may be invited for a short interview (email or video).
• Final decision and appointment letter issued; typical total timeframe: 4–8 weeks.

Reviewers & volunteers

• Acknowledgement within 7 working days.
• Screening of CV and experience; onboarding for selected candidates typically within 2–4 weeks.

(Note: these are typical timelines — actual time may vary based on submission volume and staffing.)

Onboarding & expectations

• Appointees are expected to complete an onboarding pack: role description, ScholarFront policies (Ethics & Integrity; Peer Review), conflict of interest declaration, non-disclosure agreement (where applicable), and training materials.
• Editors and reviewers must complete a conflict-of-interest declaration before handling manuscripts.
• Failure to meet expected duties (e.g., repeated missed review deadlines) may result in removal from roles following a fair review.

Recognition, conflicts of interest & confidentiality

• ScholarFront lists editors and editorial board members on journal pages, with affiliations and ORCID (with consent).
• Reviewer confidentiality is strictly enforced. Reviewer identities are not disclosed without explicit consent (except where open peer review is adopted).
• All contributors must declare conflicts of interest; editors with conflicts will recuse themselves from handling related manuscripts.

FAQs — Join Us

Q — Is the editorial role paid?
A — Editorial positions are primarily academic service roles; remuneration varies by journal and will be explicitly stated in any job advertisement. Reviewer work is typically voluntary; recognition and certificates are provided.

Q — Can I be on multiple editorial boards?
A — Yes — scholars often serve on multiple boards. Editors should disclose commitments to manage conflicts of interest and workload.

Q — Do volunteers get certificates?
A — Yes — volunteers and interns receive certificates and recommendation letters after successful completion of assigned tasks.

Q — Will my CV be shared publicly?
A — No. Applications are confidential. With your consent we may list your name and affiliation on the journal site if appointed.

Contact & where to send enquiries

• General Join Us enquiries & application receipts: editor@scholarfront.com
• Volunteer & Internship queries: contact@scholarfront.com
• Phone: +91 8638956977
• For urgent editorial appointments email the Publisher at contact@scholarfront.com and copy editor@scholarfront.com.